Erinyes Collection

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761950 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761949 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

One of the Erinyes (engraving)
3635236 One of the Erinyes (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Erinyes)

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761947 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

Eumenides (chromolitho)
975951 Eumenides (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eumenides. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761948 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

Red-figure volute krater depicting Orestes and the Furies, late 4th century BC (pottery)
XIR179393 Red-figure volute krater depicting Orestes and the Furies, late 4th century BC (pottery) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); height: 50 cm; Musee Municipal, Laon, France; Greek, out of copyright

Medea Kills Her Two Children by Jason (Pour qui d Absyrte a le sang repandu, fait que du sien le tort lui soit rendu...), 1563

Death of Orpheus. Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
Death of Orpheus. Private Collection

Mark thou each dire Erynnis, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
Mark thou each dire Erynnis, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil encounter the Erinyes: three hellish furies stain d with blood

Pergamon Altar. Probably goddess Nyx or one of the Erinyes h
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. North frieze

FURIES
The ERINYES were so alarming that the Greeks dared not use their true name but called them the EUMENIDES ( the good tempered ones ) : here they pursue Orestes and Pylades

Orpheus torn by the Maenads, c. 1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Orpheus torn by the Maenads, ca 1944. Private Collection

Orestes and the Erinyes, 1905. Found in the Collection of Galleria nazionale d arte moderna Rome

Death of Orpheus. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Death of Orpheus, 1866. Artist: Levy, Emile (1826-1890)
Death of Orpheus, 1866. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

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The ancient world is filled with mythical tales and deities that have captivated the minds of generations. One such group of goddesses, known as the Erinyes, holds a particularly intriguing place in Greek mythology. Depicted in various artistic forms throughout history, their presence can be seen on Lucanian Calyx-Kraters dating back to 400 BC. These earthenware vessels serve as windows into a time long past, where the stories of gods and mortals intertwined. The intricate designs etched onto these kraters depict scenes from mythological narratives involving the Erinyes. Their wrathful nature is evident in their portrayal; they are fierce and relentless beings who punish those guilty of heinous crimes. One notable representation can be found on the Pergamon Altar, believed to depict either Nyx or one of the Erinyes herself. This grand structure showcases the power and influence these goddesses held over mortal affairs. It serves as a reminder that justice will always prevail, even if it means invoking divine retribution. In another engraving titled "Orestas pursued by the Furies, " we witness Orestas being relentlessly chased by these vengeful spirits for his matricide crime. The intensity captured in this artwork reflects both fear and awe towards these powerful entities. Returning to the Lucanian Calyx-Krater collection, we find multiple instances where artists sought to immortalize these fearsome goddesses through their craft. Each vessel tells its own story - whether it's depicting an individual Fury or showcasing them collectively - all serving as reminders that no sin goes unpunished. Amongst all this darkness lies hope for redemption depicted in an engraving simply titled "Eumenides. " These chromolithographs portray a more serene side of the Erinyes – one where they transform into benevolent protectors rather than avengers. This duality within their character adds depth to their mythological significance.